Just FYI when my '88 had a compression leak at the heads into the
cooling system, I could not bleed the system from the front bleeder. But
I did not have all the coolant flowing into the overflow when I tried to
do it.

Todd
'88 Westy

"Dan Beeson (by way of Derek Drew )" wrote:

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> 1985 Volkswagen Van 1.9 L
>
> Trans:         Standard
> Mileage:       120,000 miles
> VIN:           WV2YB025XFH086922
>
> Misc Data:     2WD
> Affected Item: Coolant
> Condition:     Air
>
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> We have tried all recommended methods to bleed the air out
> of the cooling system as per Alldata and MOD with no luck.
>
> We have jacked up front end 16", open bleeder on radiator
> (actually just a bolt in the hole) and all of the coolant
> IMMEDIATLY drains backwards out of overflow. Our info says
> to fill while running with bleeder on rad removed. When we
> do this with engine running or not, all of the coolant
> drains to the back and out of the overflow. We have tried
> lifting the back end and still no luck. Appears to have no
> flow up to rad (hoses cold and engine overheats).
>
> Pulled a hose off at water pump and when engine is started
> it appeared to have flow which appears to indicate water
> pump is pumping. Our biggest problem is when we open
> bleeder on rad all of the coolant flows out of
> overflow...but this is the method in the book.
>
> Any suggestions would be helpfull!!
>
> Dan Beeson
> dbeeson@belltc.ctc.edu
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> Bellingham, Washington, USA
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> RELATED REPAIR HISTORY
>
> 85 VW Vanagon came to us on the hook with an overheating
> complaint. Alternator bracket was broken and belt was
> off...water pump not turning.
>
> Removed coolant cross-over pipe to access a broken bolt.
> Now can not bleed air from cooling system.
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